Culture & Education | Thursday 21 December, 2017 4:51 am

ITFC “The Cotton Bank of Africa” Supports Burkina Faso’s Cotton Sector with a EUR 107 Million Financing

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a EUR 107 Million Murabaha Financing Agreement (CFA franc 70 billion) to finance Burkina Faso 2017/2018 Cotton Season with SOFITEX (the national cotton company) as executing...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 2:21 pm

Dubai Culture announces the winner of ‘Best Script Award’

 Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced the winner of the ‘Best Script Award’ in the Dubai programme for Youth Theatre, which celebrated its 11th successful edition in...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 1:56 pm

Over 600 students to graduate at American University of Sharjah tomorrow

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and President of American University of Sharjah (AUS), will attend the university’s Fall 2017 Commencement on Thursday, December 21 at the University City Hall, Sharjah. A total of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 20 December, 2017 6:54 am

KSA Cinema Re-Opening Brings Positive Sentiment, 67% Intend to Visit Theaters

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement to lift the 3-decade old ban on commercial cinemas is expected to bring further growth prospects in their economic landscape. Latest study by Kantar TNS conducted among Saudi residents reveal fresh opportunities for marketers to make inroads into the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 19 December, 2017 9:43 am

coREACH and Erickson’s intensive track through TASC will provide individuals in the Arab World the opportunity to start their coaching career.

coREACH is the first Coaching Firm and Platform in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Believing in the importance and the power of coaching, and knowing that it is still in its infant stage, coREACH team worked on making their Coaching Firm a strong platform for coaches who thrive on empowering others to ...

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Culture & Education | Monday 18 December, 2017 2:45 am

Jeddah International Book Fair honors Saudi intellectual and cultural figures

Saudi women look at books during the International Jeddah Book Fair. Jeddah International Book Fair 2017 honors Saudi intellectual and cultural figures for their contributions to the Saudi academic and cultural movement.   A special tribute is dedicated to the late Ibrahim Khafaji for...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 December, 2017 12:01 pm

Sharjah Public Library Connects with 38,000 Libraries and Schools Worldwide

Sharjah Public Library (SPL) has launched its ‘Digital Library Collection’, providing 38,000 libraries and schools from around the world with access to 1,200 of the emirate’s eBooks and audiobooks. In cooperation with ‘Overdrive’, one of the leading digital reading...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 December, 2017 8:00 am

Emirates Aviation University celebrates the graduation of 220 students

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, Emirates Aviation University celebrated the graduation of 220 postgraduate and undergraduate students.   His Highness handed over the certificates to the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 December, 2017 6:27 am

NAMA Women Advancement Hosts London’s Lady Mayoress On First Official Overseas Visit

  In keeping with Sharjah’s longstanding relations with the United Kingdom, NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA) has welcomed a VIP delegation from the UK, headed by London’s Lady Mayoress Samantha Bowman on her first official overseas tour, at its headquarters in the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 17 December, 2017 5:07 am

KAU to have driving school for women

King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah is cooperating with the Traffic Department to open a driving school for women on the university campus, according to a Makkah Governorate announcement. It will be the first driving school for women in Jeddah. Applicants will be able to apply once the...

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